It’s time to celebrate all things fathers on this very special day. Though my father has been gone some 20 years now, I still think of him as the most influential person in my life. And this year, I can finally say that I have closed the loop in securing Dad’s resting place in his favorite region of Colorado. If you missed that post, you can find it here.

I hope that whatever your experience with fathers and fatherhood, you can celebrate this day in honor of the strong and devoted men around the world who show up every day to parent in the face of daunting odds. I know my father overcame many obstacles in raising three children and mentoring countless others. Miss you, Dad.